Kathryn Kelly

July 18, 1959 - September 15, 2010

Obituary

Mrs. Kathryn Weathers Kelly, 51, died Wednesday, September 15, 2010, at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. Kathy was born in Clendenin, West Virginia and grew up Gainesville and Athens, Georgia. She graduated from Cedar Shoals High School in Athens and received a B.S. Degree in Early Childhood Education from the University of Georgia. While at Georgia she was a member of the Georgettes with the University of Georgia Redcoat Band. She later taught in the public schools of Union and Barnwell, South Carolina and at LaGrange Academy in LaGrange, Georgia. Kathy was blessed with many talents especially in art and music. She...

Kathy was born in Clendenin, West Virginia and grew up Gainesville and Athens, Georgia. She graduated from Cedar Shoals High School in Athens and received a B.S. Degree in Early Childhood Education from the University of Georgia. While at Georgia she was a member of the Georgettes with the University of Georgia Redcoat Band. She later taught in the public schools of Union and Barnwell, South Carolina and at LaGrange Academy in LaGrange, Georgia.

Kathy was blessed with many talents especially in art and music. She was a gifted musician and willingly gave of her time and talents to her church, local schools and community. She truly enjoyed singing and playing her guitar for St. Peter's Catholic Church where she was actively involved in the music ministry.

She was a devoted wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, grandmother and friend. She was most proud of her five children and creating a welcoming home for her husband, children, family and friends.

Kathy is survived by her husband Patrick Michael Kelly; her children, Patrick Michael Kelly, Jr. (Jamie) of Atlanta, GA, Kara Helen Kelly of Nashville, TN, Grayson Coleman Kelly of Young Harris, GA, Joseph Weathers Kelly of Tallahassee, FL, and Kathryn Lynne Kelly of LaGrange, GA; and three grandchildren, Patrick Michael III, Emily Marissa, and Charles James Kelly. She is also survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Coleman Weathers of Macon, GA, her sister, Karol Weathers Griffith (Edward) and their children Clay and Coleman of Suwanee, GA, her brother, Charles Harold Weathers (Millie) and their children, Annemarie and Chase of St. Marys, GA, her uncle Benjamin Weathers (Linda) of Ashland, AL, her aunt, Jeanette Mason, of Valley, AL, and numerous other relatives.

The Memorial Mass for Kathy will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 17 at St. Peter's Catholic Church with Reverend Kevin Hargaden officiating.

The services to celebrate Kathy's life will begin with a Rosary service on Thursday, September 16 from 6:00 to 6:30 p.m. at Striffler-Hamby Mortuary followed by visitation from 6:30 until 8:00 p.m.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers donations be made to St. Peter's Catholic Church Music Ministry, 200 Lafayette Parkway, LaGrange, GA 30241. 706-884-4224.

"I was visiting with a friend on Facebook and we were just talking about what a sweet person Kathy was. I was in Choraleers with her sr. year. She was very..." Catherine Schowalter (Baton Rouge, LA)

"Pat, I just happened to look you up on the internet and found that Kathy had passed away. Scott and I are deeply saddened to learn this and our hearts and..." Betty & Scott Harris (Roanoke Rapids, NC)

"I am so sorry for your loss. Kathy and I were in Drill Team, Choraliers dance group and Chorale together in High school. She was a sweet, sweet soul and a..." Laura Bean Wilson (Yelm, WA)

"Please know that all of you remain in our prayers. May the joy Kathy brought to your family carry you through these difficult days. Wishing you God's..." Rich and Chris Assaf (Fripp Island, SC)

"To the whole Kelly Family- We are so sorry for your loss- you are all in our thoughts and Prayers! Andrea Gersick- Dobrin ( Jamie's cousin from Minnesota)..."